Crazy Hands

Cable Knit Cowl & Ear Warmer Pattern

cable knit set - cowl and ear warmer

cable knit set - cowl and ear warmer

Jogging in a foggy chilly morning might be a real challenge, but with this set you can forget about keeping your ears warm, neck protected and fully enjoy your sport activities. But doing sport is obviously not the only use case for cable knit cowl and cable knit ear warmer, I’m sure that you will also enjoy wearing it on a regular walk. This cable knit set has a refreshing color and will definitely make your mood more positive. I hope you will like my wicker set and enjoy knitting it. Let’s get started!

Common abbreviations of knitting stitches:

– knit

p – purl

selvage stitch  Always slip the first stitch purlwise, work to the last stitch, purl the last stitch

Cable 3 Back (C3B): Slip 3 knit stitches to the extra needle and hold in back of work, 3k from the left hand needle, 3k from the extra needle.

cable 3 back knitting stitch - step one
cable 3 back knitting stitch - step two
cable 3 back knitting stitch - step three

Cable 3 Front (C3F): Slip 3 knit stitches to the extra needle and hold in front of work, 3k from the left hand needle, 3k from the extra needle.

cable 3 front knitting stitch - step one
cable 3 front knitting stitch - step two
cable 3 front knitting stitch - step three

Knitting materials and knitting tools:

<> For the cowl: 16 inch circular needles number 8 US (5 mm);

<> For the headband: needles number 6 US (4 mm);

<> Bonito Lanoso 49% wool, 51% acrylic. Orange color: 100 grams -300 m per skein (Used in total 1.5 skeins).

Cable knit cowl pattern

cable knit cowl pattern

Cable cowl size:

Length: 56 cm

Gauge: 14 stitches = 4 inches

Knitting body of the cable cowl:

I didn’t have a bulky yarn this time, so I was knitting a cable cowl with 2 strands of the yarn at the same time.  You can use 2 balls simultaneously or just use 1 ball with yarns that come from the outside and from the center.

Cast on 48 stitches for the cowl.

Row 1: selvage st (slip the first stitch), 1k, 1p, 1k, 1p, 38k, 1p, 1k, 1p, 1k, selvage st (purl).

Row 2: selvage st, 1k, 1p, 1k, 1p, 1k, 36p, 1k, 1p, 1k, 1p, 1k, selvage st.

Row 3: selvage st, 1k, 1p, 1k, 1p, 1k, [C3F] – 6 times 1k,1p, 1k, 1p, 1k, selvage st.

Row 4: selvage st, 1k, 1p, 1k, 1p, 1k, 36p, 1k, 1p, 1k, 1p, 1k, selvage st.

Row 5: selvage st, 1k, 1p, 1k, 1p, 38k, 1p, 1k, 1p, 1k, selvage st.

Row 6: selvage st, 1k, 1p, 1k, 1p, 1k, 36p, 1k, 1p, 1k, 1p, 1k, selvage st.

Row 7: selvage st, 1k, 1p, 1k, 1p, 1k, 3k, [C3B] – 5 times, 3k, 1k, 1p, 1k, 1p, 1k, selvage st.

Row 8: selvage st, 1k, 1p, 1k, 1p, 1k, 36p, 1k, 1p, 1k, 1p, 1k, selvage st.

Keep repeating Rows 1-8 until you reach desired length of the cowl.

Cut the yarn leaving 35-40 cm tail.

As in my previous pattern of sandy winter cable cowl I was using method of horizontal invisible seam to finish it. I believe it’s the best way to join two edges.

Cable knit ear warmer pattern

cable knit ear warmer pattern

Using the same cable pattern start knitting the ear warmer.

Cast on 26 stitches for the headband. If you need to make the knitted headband narrower or on the contrary wider, just remove or add extra stitches keeping in mind that main cable scheme must be divided by 6.

Row 1: selvage st (slip the first stitch), 1k, 1p, 20k, 1p, 1k, selvage st (purl).

Row 2: selvage st, 1k, 1p, 1k, 18p, 1k, 1p, 1k, selvage st.

Row 3: selvage st, 1k, 1p, 1k, [C3F] – 3 times 1k,1p, 1k, selvage st.

Row 4: selvage st, 1k, 1p, 1k, 18p, 1k, 1p, 1k, selvage st.

Row 5: selvage st, 1k, 1p, 20k, 1p, 1k, selvage st.

Row 6: selvage st, 1k, 1p, 1k, 18p, 1k, 1p, 1k, selvage st.

Row 7: selvage st, 1k, 1p, 1k, 3k, [C3B] – 2 times, 3k, 1k, 1p, 1k, selvage st.

Row 8: selvage st, 1k, 1p, 1k, 18p, 1k, 1p, 1k, selvage st.

Repeat Rows 1-8 as much as you need.

Finish knit headband using same knitting technique of horizontal invisible seam.

The set is ready, and it looks super cute. I hope you enjoy wearing it as much as I enjoyed knitting it. See you next time.

cable knit ear warmer on the mannequin
cable knit cowl on the mannequin

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48 comments

Gerry 25th April 2016 at 00:10

I love the wicker set – cowl and headband. I started with the headband – did the first 8 rows and my project looks nothing like the picture. It seems to me the pattern is different for headband and cowl. The row after the cable row – in cowl, purl the middle stitches – in headband – knit those stitches. I am an experienced knitter – but need to follow a pattern. Are you sure yours is correct. I feel as if I can’t be that far off – but I do seem to be! Help!

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crazyhands 25th April 2016 at 01:16

Hello Gerry, I do really sorry for making you confused. Please purl always after the cable row.

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Sue Key 3rd May 2016 at 01:34

Keep trying to order some poms but it won’t let me. Can u assist?

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crazyhands 3rd May 2016 at 22:24

Hi dear Sue!
Please let me know what problem(s) you are facing when ordering poms and I will assist you as much as I can 🙂

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Adele 11th May 2016 at 10:25

I have a question about the headband I printed the pattern of and rows 4 &6 begin selvage stitch, selvage stitch I don’t know what to do about the second selvage stitch as with the first one you slip it purlwise do you do the same with the second one or do you purl it. I have relooked at the pattern online again and it now only has selvage stitch, selvage stitch written like that on row 5 can you please tell me what i’m supposed to do as I’m confused. Also I’m doing it in chunky wool and have decided to do it on size 10 needles they are thick ones. What ply wool did you use. Thanks Adele

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crazyhands 11th May 2016 at 10:57

Hello Adele. Row 5 was simple misprint. Please start all rows with selvage stitch ( slip it purlwise ) and finish each row with selvage stitch (purl). I was doing in bulky wool. You can use any type of wool just control the width of headband. Hope it helps!

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Adele 12th May 2016 at 08:44

Thank you so much it does help and I did wonder if it was a misprint. Adele

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Val 1st May 2020 at 10:36

Hello! I found this pattern on line and thought I’d knit for a friend. I’m knitting Christmas presents in lockdown! I’m in the uk so many terms are different. Op you’ve knitted on quite thin needles am I right so are you using DK wool or 4ply rather than Aran (worsted) thanks for your reply I can then Order the yarn 😀

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Pam 13th September 2016 at 19:03

Great patterns. Can’t wait to make these. Thank you for sharing!

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Crazyhands 2nd December 2016 at 19:50

Thanks Pam for your appreciation, this is what inspires me 🙂

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Robin Dilg 2nd November 2018 at 22:20

How much yarn is needed for all 3 items and where can I buy this yarn?

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Knitting Guru 4th November 2018 at 02:07

Hi, you will need about 2 teal blue and 3 yellow balls. I can find for you these yarns but the shipping cost will be about 15$ as it is more then 250 grams

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Gloria Alva 16th November 2016 at 23:10

Thank you very much for this extremely gorgeous pattern.

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Crazyhands 2nd December 2016 at 19:53

Hi Gloria, it’s a pleasure for me to share my work. Thanks a lot for your feedback.

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Jenny 12th January 2017 at 11:27

Just finished the headband for my daughter for walking her beagle Jasoer it’s a really easy pattern and looks great

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annanitato_175 12th January 2017 at 14:19

Thank you Jenny. I will be happy to see your project on FB or Instagram.

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Frankie 14th March 2021 at 10:23

Can I buy a copy of this pattern wicker cowl. Thank you.

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Knitting Guru 25th March 2021 at 10:43 Reply
Emma 16th September 2017 at 05:36

Do you use round needles for the headband as well?

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editor 6th November 2017 at 11:02

Hi. No, for the headband I have used simple knitting needles.

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Jayce 4th December 2017 at 22:16

Hi ! Your patterns look great ! But I was wondering how to make the cowl pictured above, without the bands on each side. It seems to me the pictured cowl isn’t representative of the pattern because there isn’t an edge to it. Thanks for you help !

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Crazy Hands Knitting Editor 4th December 2017 at 22:49

Hi Jayce. If you dont want to knit bands on each side and would like to leave only cabling part then remove from each row and each side part -1k, 1p, 1k, 1p, 1k. Dont forget to leave salvage stitches.

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Karen 28th July 2018 at 16:22

Hi ! I’m knitting the cowl with a bulky yarn and it is almost impossible to do the cables as the stitches are so tight ! Using size 8 straight needles. Did first 8 rows. Not sure I should go on or rip and start over with bigger needles. Suggestion?

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Crazy Hands Knitting Editor 5th August 2018 at 01:14

Hey. Yes it is better to take bigger needle size. I am sure this knit cowl will look perfect with a bulky yarn as well.

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Robin Dilg 2nd November 2018 at 22:22

How much yarn is needed for all 3 items and where can I buy this yarn?

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Knitting Guru 4th November 2018 at 02:07

Hi, you will need about 2 teal blue and 3 yellow balls. I can find for you these yarns but the shipping cost will be about 15$ as it is more then 250 gramms

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Shirley 5th November 2018 at 16:58

Hi, I am making the headband only. I plan on using a worsted yarn. Would I just use a single strand or double as you mentioned in the cowl pattern?

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Knitting Guru 7th November 2018 at 01:16

I think 1 strand will be enough if you are satisfied with the headband’s width

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Mary 14th January 2019 at 16:38

I’m going to start the headband tonight ,hope it looks as good as the picture very pretty ..

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Knitting Guru 15th January 2019 at 23:36

Mary good luck with your knit headband

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Yumi 26th January 2019 at 01:21

Wonderful Pattern! It’s easy to follow for a beginner like me, however, I have a question… When you finish every row, do you turn your work or continue on the round? And if you continue on the row, where do you start the following row? Thanks so much!
<3

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Knitting Guru 26th January 2019 at 15:29

Hi,
Yes i turn my work all the time. Every row starts and ends with selvage stitch. Let me know if you have other questions.

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Yumira Galindo 29th January 2019 at 22:13

I almost finish mine! It’s a gorgeous pattern. Now as I said before, I’m a beginner, so before I do the seam, do I have to cast off or not? Thanks for your replies

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Knitting Guru 30th January 2019 at 10:19

Hi. Happy to hear that you like the pattern. No, you don’t need to cast off. Use horizontal invisible method to sew. If it is not clear from my pictures you can find many video online. Hope to see your project in FB or Instagram.

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Ellen 29th December 2019 at 00:15

I have started the head band 5 times. Row 7 doesn’t come out right. Is the c3f done only 2 times? Don’t know where my error is. Thank you.
Ellen

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Knitting Guru 29th December 2019 at 04:56

Hi Ellen. Where is your problem? Yes, knit C3F only twice. If you cound the total amount of stitches is 24 (+2 sl sts), so the amount is correct. How many stitches you are left?

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Val 1st May 2020 at 10:43

Hi further to my recent question I see its 5 ply wool. Can I substitute double knitting weight?

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Knitting Guru 1st May 2020 at 17:07

Hi Val, as you have seen I use 2 strands of yarn together, so Aran (worsted) or Bulky (5) is required for this pattern. DK is also possible if you use 2 strands of yarn together otherwise the width of a headband or a cowl will be less. Let me know if it clear. Stay healthy and happy knitting

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Val 7th May 2020 at 22:33

Ok, thanks. I ended up buying some Aran. Working fine so far!

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Knitting Guru 9th May 2020 at 07:15

Good luck and looking forward to seeing your set

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Sandra 3rd November 2020 at 05:06

I will as wondering if you have measurements for the finished headband – approximate width and length?

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Knitting Guru 3rd November 2020 at 08:11

Hi Sandra. I don’t remember the width but it was about 9-10 cm. The length should be shorter a few centimeters than desired head circumference.

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Grace 12th January 2021 at 19:39

Thanks for this beautiful pattern!
If anyone wants a slightly thinner version of the ear warmers, I did mine with 20 stitches (on size 8 needles). In case the changes are helpful:
-for the non-cabling rows, middle stitches of right side will be 14 instead of 20, wrong side will be 12 instead of 18.
-Row 3: [C3F] – 2 times (instead of 3)
-Row 7: … 3k, [C3B] 1 time, 3k…

Came out great! Thanks!

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Knitting Guru 12th January 2021 at 21:28

Thank you Grace for sharing!

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oranguglad 24th February 2021 at 19:26

Is there a way to print the pattern like I would a recipe. I went to print the page for the pattern and it said it was 27 pages with all the ads. Can you add a print “recipe” link, or in this case print “instructions” link. So I can get a succinct version of the pattern without having to print 27 pages?

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Knitting Guru 24th February 2021 at 22:30

sorry, there is no such version at the moment but i promise to work on it

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Liesa 8th December 2021 at 13:53

This pattern does not work as illustrated. It only creates waves, not wicker pattern

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Knitting Guru 8th December 2021 at 23:12

HI, I have seen many headbands and no one said it is does not work. You might be doing something wrong

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